Crime
Police arrest 2 at Asankrangwa over fatal stabbing
The suspects, identified as Kwasi Opong (34) and William Francis Osei (23), are currently in custody and assisting investigators.
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Betty Mould-Iddrisu faults parliament for decades-long delay of Spousal Property Rights bill
Madam Mould-Iddrisu was instrumental in the introduction of the Property Rights of Spouses Bill in Parliament in 2010 during her tenure as Attorney-General.
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Courts
Separated but not divorced—Court declares first wife administratrix of husband’s estate, orders second wife to vacate Dansoman house
Presided over by Her Ladyship Eudora Christiana Dadson (Mrs.), the court consequently ordered the late Doris Larbi, the second wife, and her estate to vacate House Number A386/20 at Dansoman within 30 days.
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General
Nurse found dead in suspected suicide shocks Kokofu community
Akosua Adutwuwaa, 37, was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan at her home in Edwenase on Sunday morning. She leaves behind a two-year-old daughter.
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Courts
Filmmaker remanded over death threats against police in viral video
According to the prosecution, the incident began on June 18, 2025, when a National Police Patrol Team stopped an Uber near Wisconsin University.
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US
US Supreme Court greenlights Trump-era deportations to third countries
The court overturned a lower court’s ruling that had barred such removals unless migrants were first given a chance to explain why deportation to a third country could be dangerous.
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Courts
Seven sentenced for brutal killing of Sogakope Assemblyman
Presiding over the case on May 22, Justice John Ekow Mensah handed down life imprisonment to Richard Adikyere, who was found guilty of both robbery and murder.
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Crime
UTAG-UEW mourns slain professor, urges thorough Justice investigation
In a statement released on Sunday, May 25, UTAG-UEW described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and said it has sent waves of grief and disbelief through the university and the wider academic community.
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Africa
Kenya's Martha Karua deported from Tanzania amid opposition leader’s trial
Karua, a long-standing human rights advocate and political critic, traveled to Tanzania with two colleagues—lawyer Gloria Kimani and activist Lynn Ngugi—to observe Lissu’s upcoming court appearance.
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Crime
Police launch manhunt after fatal Offinso highway robbery
The incident occurred on Wednesday when armed assailants attacked a bus traveling through the Offinso South Municipality, resulting in the tragic death of the young conductor.
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Courts
Businessman remanded over Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s murder
Koranteng faces a provisional charge of murder, with committal proceedings expected soon. Prosecutors allege that he played a role in the journalist’s death on January 16, 2019.
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Courts
Gregory Afoko pushes for bail again after nine years on remand
This latest bail application, filed on Monday, February 17, 2025, by his legal team, will be considered by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons on February 21.
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Courts
Court to deliver verdict on case involving Salaga SHS students
All three, aged 19, are facing charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, issuing threats of death, and causing harm.
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Crime
Three arrested over fatal stadium violence at Nsoatre
The chaos, which erupted on February 2, resulted in the tragic death of one person.
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Crime
Trader sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter
Veronica Djoazaa, who runs a bar, was convicted by a seven-member jury after being found responsible for the fatal injury of 48-year-old Anthony Apurum.
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Crime
Kenyan jailed 50 years for murdering LGBTQI activist
The crime, which took place nearly two years ago, shocked Kenya's LGBTQ+ community and drew widespread attention.
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Crime
2 killed in separate attacks at Bawku, death toll now 35
The first incident involved Moro Aziz, a mentally challenged resident of Gozesi, a suburb of Bawku. Aziz is said to have wandered near the Bawku cemetery, where he was tragically killed.
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Courts
I don’t know anything about J.B. Danquah Adu’s death – Daniel Aseidu
Asiedu aka Sexy Don Don also rejected claims by the Police that his foot and fingerprints were found in the MP's house.
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Crime
Aboboyaa’ rider jailed 6 months for killing todler in road accident
In addition to the prison sentence, the court presided over by Lord Delvin Essandoh, ordered Gideon to pay GHC6,000 as compensation to the victim’s mother.
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Crime
Man gets 21 years for sexually assaulting minor
Ampomah had engaged in anal sex with a 15-year-old boy at Tabora, Accra, and subjected the minor to beatings when the boy declined to further have sex with him, even while the victim was unwell.
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